First Aid
43 archived articles on this topic.
- Bee Stings & EpiPens: A Babysitter’s Guide to Life-Threatening Allergies
July 8, 2025
Learn how to handle allergic reactions, use an EpiPen, and manage bee stings with confidence. EpiPen training is included in our Red Cross Babysitter & First Aid course at Delta Emergency Support Training. Register today!
- Venomous Snake Bites in Canada: What You Need to Know & Do - First Aid Edition
July 4, 2025
Learn how to identify Canada’s venomous snakes, provide life-saving first aid for bites, and prevent dangerous encounters. A must-read for hikers, parents, and outdoor lovers.
- Check, Call, Care: The First Aid Formula That Saves Lives
July 2, 2025
Learn the lifesaving Red Cross model of Check, Call, Care—how to assess a scene, respond to an unresponsive person, call 911 correctly, and provide first aid care confidently. A must-read for all Canadians.
- The Most Overlooked First Aid Skills—And Why They Matter in Real Emergencies
June 30, 2025
Discover the first aid skills most people forget—scene assessment, consent, and emotional support. Learn why these underrated tools are crucial in real emergencies, and how you can train like a pro with Delta Emergency Support Training.
- Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, and Dehydration: A Guide for Professional Responders
June 2, 2025
Learn how EMS professionals and advanced first aid responders can prevent, recognize, and manage heat-related emergencies like heat exhaustion and heat stroke using Red Cross emergency care protocols. Stay prepared this summer with expert tips for professional responders.
- Top 3 First Aid Skills Every Babysitter Should Know
May 19, 2025
Learn essential first aid skills for babysitters in our Red Cross-affiliated Babysitter Course. Master choking first aid, administering an EpiPen, and handling life-threatening bleeds. Be prepared, calm, and confident in any emergency.
- The Red Cross: Everything Aspiring First Responders Need to Know Introduction
April 25, 2025
Learn about Red Cross first aid training, from Standard First Aid (SFA) to Advanced First Aid (AFA), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Delta Emergency Support Training offers all these courses, including bridge programs and recertifications.
- How to Prevent Spinal Injuries: Essential Steps for Safety
April 23, 2025
Spinal injuries can be life-altering, but many are preventable. Learn key facts, statistics, and safety measures to reduce your risk. Stay informed with Delta Emergency Support Training, a Red Cross Training Partner.
- First Aid 101: Mastering the Check, Call, Care
April 21, 2025
Learn the lifesaving Check, Call, Care method in first aid. Discover how to assess emergencies, call for help, and provide immediate care. Get trained with Delta Emergency Support Training, a Red Cross Training Partner.
- Red Cross Babysitter's First Aid: Life-Saving Skills Every Child Should Learn
April 19, 2025
Enroll your child in a Babysitter’s First Aid course today! As a Red Cross Training Partner, we provide nationally recognized certifications that never expire. Give your child the confidence and skills to handle emergencies and care for babies and young children.
- Essential Skills for Everyone: The Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR Textbook
March 13, 2025
The Canadian Red Cross: First Aid and CPR textbook is the essential guide for anyone who wants to gain that preparedness. Techniques for performing CPR on adults, children, and infants. Step-by-step guidance on dealing with choking, burns, fractures, bleeding, and more. Strategies for responding to
- Meningitis: What Every First Responder Needs to Know
March 13, 2025
Learn about the different types of meningitis, their symptoms, and why it's essential for fire fighters and medical first responders to recognize and respond quickly. Delta Emergency offers advanced first aid training across Canada, with a focus on Alberta (Edmonton & Calgary).
- How Babysitters Can Handle Emergencies: When to Call 911 and What to Do
January 25, 2025
Learn when to call 911 while babysitting and how to handle emergencies like choking, seizures, and unconsciousness. Stay prepared, know your address, and trust your instincts to protect children in your care. Get tips on handling emergencies and responding quickly with confidence.
- Skin Anatomy Overview for First Responders: Layers and Functions
January 23, 2025
Learn the anatomy of the skin—epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis—and their critical functions in emergency situations. First responders will benefit from understanding how skin injuries occur and how to treat them effectively.
- Essential First Aid Certifications for Different Job Roles in Alberta
June 25, 2024
Discover the essential first aid certifications for various job roles in Alberta, including Intermediate First Aid, Child Care First Aid, First Responder, Advanced First Aid, EMR, and BLS CPR. Learn about the duration, skills acquired, and the industries that require these certifications. Ensure wor
- First Aid Essentials for Water Sports Enthusiasts: Handling Common Injuries
April 13, 2024
Are you an avid water sports enthusiast? Whether you're gliding through waves on a surfboard, paddling down a scenic river in a kayak, windsurfing across a lake, or navigating whitewater rapids in a raft, water sports offer exhilarating experiences in nature. However, along with the thrills come the
- Managing Asthma Attacks: Quick Relief with Ventolin Inhaler
March 26, 2024
Learn how to effectively manage asthma attacks with Ventolin inhaler. Discover the signs of an asthma attack and the swift action needed for relief. Find out how Ventolin, a short-acting beta-agonist, provides rapid relief by relaxing airways, allowing for easier breathing during flare-ups.
- 5 Life-Saving First Aid Techniques Everyone Should Know
March 14, 2024
Equip yourself with essential life-saving skills through Delta Emergency Support Training's First Aid Classes in Calgary, Alberta. From CPR to back blows, Stop the Bleed, and AED use, our comprehensive courses empower individuals to confidently respond to emergencies. Enroll today and make a positiv
- Understanding Poison: Recognizing Signs and Taking Action
February 26, 2024
Arm yourself with essential knowledge to protect your loved ones from poisoning emergencies. Explore the different ways poisons can enter the body, recognize signs, and discover first aid tips for swift response. From injection and inhalation to ingestion and skin absorption, this guide is tailored
- Eye Injury Response: A Guide for First Aiders
January 29, 2024
Explore our in-depth guide tailored for advanced first aiders, equipping them with the knowledge and techniques needed to effectively respond to various eye injuries. From foreign objects to chemical burns, learn the critical steps to preserve vision and handle emergencies with confidence.
- Body Substance Isolation for First Responders
September 24, 2023
Explore how Body Substance Isolation (BSI) safeguards the health of first responders, reduces disease transmission rates, and has historically stopped the spread of infectious diseases. Discover why BSI is a critical shield for those on the front lines of emergencies.
- Empowering Learning Through Essential Textbooks: Continuing Education
August 26, 2023
Discover guides for wilderness adventures, babysitting, mastering life-saving techniques, and elevating emergency care skills. Immerse yourself in physical copies that enhance learning through practical insights and real-life scenarios. Start your journey of empowerment and knowledge today.
- Surviving a Tornado: Key Tips to Increase Your Odds of Safety
July 29, 2023
Increase your chances of surviving a tornado with these essential tips. Learn how to stay informed, seek shelter, reinforce your safe space, and create an evacuation bag. Be prepared and prioritize your safety during tornado emergencies.
- Crush Injuries: When to leave it to the professionals
July 25, 2023
Learn how to provide immediate and effective first aid for crush injuries. This comprehensive guide covers essential steps, considerations for first responders, dangers of object removal, and the impact of acidosis. Be prepared to handle crush injuries and save lives.
- Understanding Seizures: Exploring Types, Phases, and Treatment
July 21, 2023
Discover in-depth information about seizures, including different types such as Grand Mal, febrile, and absence seizures. Learn about the distinct phases of a seizure, including aura, tonic, clonic, and postictal phases. Explore treatment options and gain insights into managing seizures effectively.
- Opioid Overdose Reversal: Naloxone
June 23, 2023
Discover the life-saving potential of naloxone as an opioid antagonist. Learn how naloxone reverses opioid effects, its role in emergencies when combined with CPR, and how you can gain the necessary skills in our first aid courses. Be prepared to save lives and make a difference in opioid overdose s
- Eye Injury Prevention and Management in the Workplace: A First Aider's Guide
June 17, 2023
Workplace eye injuries are common in industries involving manual labor or heavy machinery. As a first aider, it's important to know how to recognize and respond to these injuries. Learn how to prevent workplace eye injuries and provide appropriate care to those in need with our guide for first aider
- Drink at Your Own Risk: The Dangers of Untreated Water and How to Purify It in the Backcountry
June 3, 2023
Drinking untreated water can lead to serious health problems. Learn about the risks of untreated water and how to purify it using boiling, chemical treatments, filtration, and UV light. Stay safe and be prepared with these water purification tips.
- AEDs: The Basics
May 25, 2023
Learn the basics of AEDs, including how they work, why they're important, and how to use them to help save lives in emergency situations. This beginner's guide to AEDs will give you the knowledge you need to confidently use these life-saving devices. At Delta Emergency Support Training we offer AED
- Dealing with Deadly Bleeds: A Guide for Standard First Aiders
May 11, 2023
Learn about the different types of deadly bleeds and how standard first aiders can identify and manage them in emergency situations. From arterial bleeds to internal bleeds, discover the techniques and equipment needed to provide effective care and potentially save lives.
- Heat Emergencies: First Aid Tips for Heat-Related Illnesses
May 3, 2023
Hot weather can be dangerous, but you can stay protected by understanding the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and taking preventative measures.
- When to Call 911: A Guide for Babysitters
May 2, 2023
As a babysitter, it's important to know when to call 911 in case of an emergency. This guide will help you identify common emergency situations and provide tips on how to handle them, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in your care.
- Surviving Summer: How to Respond to Insect Bites and Stings
April 29, 2023
Insect bites and stings are a common occurrence during summer in Canada, and knowing how to respond to them is important for first aid. This blog provides expert tips on how to properly respond to wasp, brown recluse, black widow, rattlesnake, and tick bites.
- Why First Responders Use Vital Signs: A comprehensive guide
April 27, 2023
Learn about the four primary vital signs (body temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate) and how they can help assess your overall health and wellbeing. Discover how to measure and interpret vital signs, and understand why first responders and healthcare professionals rely on th
- Burn Management: Understanding Burns and How to Provide First Aid
April 25, 2023
Learn about the different types of burns and how to provide first aid and medical treatment for effective burn management. Discover how to prevent burns and promote healing for superficial, partial-thickness, and full-thickness burns in this comprehensive guide.
- Assisting Elderly Who Have Fallen: A Comprehensive Guide to Providing Care and Support
April 23, 2023
Encountering an elderly person who has fallen can be distressing. Our comprehensive guide offers tips and guidelines for providing care and support, including evaluating the situation, providing first aid, and communicating clearly with emergency services. Whether you're a caregiver or passerby, lea
- Maximize Your Babysitting Skills with the BEST: Babysitter Essential Support Training for Super Sitters
April 22, 2023
Looking to become a top-notch babysitter? The Babysitter Essential Support Training (BEST) program provides comprehensive training in child development, safety, first aid, discipline, and communication. With ongoing support and resources, the BEST program helps you maximize your skills and advance y
- Responding to Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for First Responders
April 20, 2023
Learn about the critical role of emergency responders in mass casualty incidents, and the strategies and tools they use to triage, treat, and transport large numbers of injured victims. Discover the challenges of managing complex and rapidly evolving situations, and explore best practices for emerge
- First Aid Providers pay for Google Reviews?
January 25, 2023
5 Stars! When a company has only 5-star reviews, that’s a red flag. Don't get faked, know your value as a consumer and read between the 5 stars. Elevate your career with honesty. Learn babysitting, take Standard First Aid, certify in Advanced First Aid, train to be a First Responder, become an Emer
- Pocket Mask Requirements: First Aid Program Standards in 2021
December 17, 2020
In the interest of public health during COVID-19 and beyond, please be advised the Canadian Red Cross program standards have been updated with respect to pocket masks in Red Cross First Aid training. All participants attending classroom training are required to have their own pocket resuscitation ma
- Red Cross Online Babysitter's Course in Your Province
November 2, 2020
Full certification online! Become a Certified Babysitter with the Red Cross, the most recognized First Aid organization in the world. Learn life saving skills to help those you care for - infants, toddlers, and older children. Taught by medical professionals and youth educators. Gain the confidence
- AED Fundraiser for CrossFit Above All
October 15, 2017
We are partnering with CrossFit Above All in Calgary Alberta to deliver a blended learning Standard First Aid program. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of an AED for their box. Every year, about 40,000 cardiac arrests happen in Canada - that’s one every 13 minutes. Cardiac arrest
- Blended Learning - The Delta Dispatch
October 5, 2017
The Canadian Red Cross now offers blended learning in their Emergency & Standard First Aid programs. As a training partner, Delta Emergency Support Training offers this option to the public and businesses that want to minimize classroom instruction.